
The State Police has announced the launch of investigations into the incidents recorded during yesterday's protest in Tirana, where five police officers were injured and 28-year-old Erjon Vishkulli suffered an eye injury. According to the official announcement, during the protest, which lasted until the evening hours, officers were attacked with stones, sticks, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails and other means.
Regarding the case of the young man with an eye injury, the General Director of Police has ordered a full and impartial investigation of the circumstances by the Directorate of Professional Standards. Investigations have also been launched by the Police Supervision Agency and the Prosecutor's Office for the same incident.
Meanwhile, after the media published footage of an officer allegedly exceeding his powers and violating the principle of proportionality, Inspector AK, part of the "Eagle" Special Force, was suspended from duty.
An administrative investigation has also been launched against him to clarify the actions taken during the protest. The State Police expressed its condolences to all the injured citizens, journalists and police officers, wishing them a speedy recovery.
In conclusion, the institution emphasized that any case of suspected abuse of power will be investigated impartially and professionally, underlining that respect for the law and proportionality in the use of force are non-negotiable principles.
Police Announcement:
Yesterday, the State Police called for maintaining calm and avoiding acts of violence during the protest planned for noon on 24.10.2026.
Meanwhile, the General Director of the State Police asked service leaders and employees engaged in the field to exercise restraint and implement the principle of proportionality in the event of facing acts of violence.
During the protest, which lasted until yesterday evening and spread to several parts of the capital, State Police officers were attacked for hours with stones, metal screws and balls, wooden and metal sticks, pyrotechnics, Molotov cocktails and gas canisters tied to capsules, endangering the lives of Police officers. As a result of the attacks by masked and violent individuals, 5 police officers were injured.
Regarding the incident during which 28-year-old EV suffered eye damage, the Director General of the State Police ordered the immediate initiation of relevant actions by the Directorate of Professional Standards, for a full and impartial investigation of the circumstances of the event.
Regarding this case, the Police Supervision Agency and the Prosecutor's Office have launched investigations to clarify and legally document the case.
The State Police expresses its regret for the injury of the young man during the protest and wishes him a speedy recovery, as do all citizens, journalists and Police officers who were injured during the protests in Tirana.
Meanwhile, after the media published a case where a police officer appears to have exceeded his duties and disregarded the principle of proportionality, the General Director of the State Police suspended the employee of the "Eagle" Special Force, Inspector AK, from duty, and the Directorate of Professional Standards has launched an administrative investigation against him.
Protecting the life, health and safety of every citizen is a primary obligation of the State Police and any suspected case of abuse of power will be investigated impartially and professionally.
Respect for the law, proportionality in the use of force, and individual responsibility are non-negotiable principles in the exercise of police duty.
The State Police remains determined not to tolerate any action that conflicts with the law, the rights of citizens, and the professional standards that should guide the work of every one of its employees.